Diesel Mechanic

Company: Standlee Premium Western Forage
Location: Eden
Posted on: February 19, 2021

Job Description:

Position Summary
Service and maintain equipment as required as well as repair and diagnosis of major components or remove/replace major components at the direction of Shop manager.
Key Performance Areas (Essential Functions of the Position)

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• Perform all levels of preventive maintenance services following the guidelines set forth in the shop's Standard Operating Procedures, under direction of the shop manager.
  
• Maintain work area appearance and safety
  
• Identify warrantable repairs
  
• Perform service and repairs following guidelines set forth in the shop's Standard Operating Procedures, under direction of shop supervisor.
  
• Identify and determine parts required for repair of disassembled units
  
• Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.
  
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
  
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
  
• Adjust and replace brakes, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
  
• Specialize in repairing and troubleshooting of major components such as engine, transmissions and differentials, to include replacing complete assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components etc.
  
• Complete paperwork on time as required by job in a neat, legible manner.
  
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
  
• Must have own tools.
  
  
  Key Success Factors for Position
  
  
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  • Positive attitude towards work place and environment.
    
  • Takes immediate reaction from directives given by supervisor.
    
  • Uses time productively.
    
  • Plans tasks out, competes them with the least amount of waste and shortest time possible.
    
  • Approaches every project with a can do attitude.
    
  • Communicates effectively and assertively (both direct and respectful).
    
  • Communicates clearly (both written and verbal), to all levels of the organization.
    
  • Motivates others on the team.
    
  • OEM Training or certifications are a major plus.
    Experiences / Education Requirements
    
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    • Be able to read/comprehend service information
      
    • Maintain a clean and safe work area in compliance with corporate/OSHA standards
      
    • Interact effectively, courteously, and professionally with customers and other employees regarding vehicle repairs and other shop business.
      
    • MUST meet qualifications set forth in FMCSA 396.25 for certified brake inspector, must be able and qualified to perform repairs and services to the air brake system on a truck/trailer.
      
    • MUST meet qualifications set forth in FMCSA 396.19 for Annual Inspector. Must have at least one year experience in performing annual inspections.
      
    • MUST have experience in spring and suspension repairs, lighting and electrical, air systems, clutch brakes.
      
    • MUST be able to weld.
      
    • Must maintain a high level of quality and have a positive attitude toward work place and fellow employees
      
      
      Working Conditions
      
      
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      • Exposure to hazardous chemicals
        
      • Work in situations where human error could result in serious financial loss or human injury
        
      • Must be able to work outdoors, or in a shop environment, standing on concrete for 8 or more hours as required.
        
      • At times might be required to work on things other trucks, including but not limited to plant equipment, cleaning, lawn mowers or other non-truck equipment.
        
      • Might be required to work long shifts when required.
        
      • Might be required to work 6 days a week.
        
        
        Travel Requirements
        
        This position might require some travel to repair vehicles or other equipment broke down away from the shop, or to training.PI130497173

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